The most sure path for local RE investors seems to be with a near term exit. 

It wasn’t ideal, but it was the only way to keep the deal alive.I made the drive to her small town, met her at a local bank, and had the paperwork notarized.

Second, I'd connect with some local hosts in your area also in addition to Airdna.

Glad you have experience investing locally. 

For your out-of-state BRRRR plan, building a strong local team in St.

Look into connecting with some local investors, they typically have meet-ups often and swap stories and different strategies.

A local source is better than a website.

There are a couple of car washes in my local area that are for sale that I am interested in but do not know where to start. 

Nonetheless, it was made possible by a local credit union.

@Brittany MyrickIf I were getting started in real estate investing in New England, I’d focus on researching local market trends, especially job growth, rental demand, and the broader economic outlook.